January 31, 2018

Stigmata

The word Stigmata is a term used that is used by members of theCatholic faith to describe the body marks, sores, or sensations of pain in locations that are corresponding to thewounds ofJesus Christ, when he suffered crucifixion... such as to the hands, the wrists, and the feet...one of the most curious of happenings...an individual that has borne the wounds of Stigmata is referred to as a stigmatist or a stigmatic...the events of stigmata are primarily associated with theRoman Catholic faith... for some reason, a high percentage (suggested at over 80%) of all stigmatics are women...there seems to be no single mechanism whereby the marks of stigmata were produced according to ‘experts’... what is important is that the marks are recognized by others as of religious significance...reported cases of stigmata have taken various forms...many have shown some or all of fiveof what is called the ‘Holy Wounds’...that is that were, according to the Bible, inflicted on Jesus during his crucifixion... wounds that are seen on the wrists and the feet, from nails... and in the side, from a lance...some even display wounds to the forehead similar to those caused by theCrown of Thorns...some have suffered pain during this time, other have not...some have occurred by what was termed ‘unconscious mutilation’...and there have of course been many cases of fraudulent stigmata which were manipulated on purpose which have been reported and turned out to be frauds...many believe all cases to be fake.

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4 Taoist masters parted after a meeting. One said "see you next year". Another said, "Next year? Who know what will happen next month?" The third said, "Next month? Who know what will happen tomorrow?" Finally, the oldest and wisest said "My dear friends, who knows what will happen in the next few seconds?"

The world is full of yin and yang, gaining, losing, advancing, retreating. All in balance, all in step with the Tao. No attempts to achieve or conquer, just tides moving in and out.

The origin of the Dao is shrouded in mystery. No one can say for sure. You can't know the unknowable. Don't even try. Let go of fruitless quests and revel in the beauty of now.

Roshi Hogan Says...

To describe the Dao, one word too many, a million words too few

I asked the boy beneath the pines; he said the master's gone alone. Walking somewhere on the mountain; cloud-hidden, whereabouts unknown Blow out the candle and make friends with the darkness

We do not insist our way is the only way, or the best way, merely that it is our way

Good enough is not good enough unless it is good enough.

Wisdom does not float in with the morning tide.

Let the trade winds that blow through your life be that of the Dao

In a world filled with treachery and darkness, the Dao remains the shining light of goodness and truth

Roshi Hogan Biography

When Roshi Hogan was young, there was who the neighbors called "a strange old man" who lived across the alley from him. This 'strange old man' was a former student of a Dao master in China. Becoming friends, Roshi Hogan had the wonderful opportunity to learn about the Tao from him. Such was the beginning of his practice. Roshi Hogan now passes these ancient teachings on to you. He has also had the honor of lecturing nationally, as well as internationally. Roshi Hogan is also an acclaimed artist who has exhibited at many group showings and has held solo exhibitions as well. He also enjoys writing poetry and essays and has had many articles published. His latest endeavor is digital art and photography.